Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2020-2021 CX-9 vehicles equipped with 60/40
— Recall Campaign #21V750000
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CX-9 vehicles equipped with 60/40 split bench second-row seats. The left-side second-row seat may unexpectedly slide forward during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 8,648 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
21V750000
| Manufacturer: | Mazda Motor Corp. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 27, 2021 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 21V750000 |
| Units affected: | 8,648 |
- Description:
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CX-9 vehicles equipped with 60/40 split bench second-row seats. The left-side second-row seat may unexpectedly slide forward during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
- Consequeces:
- A seat that slides forward during a crash can transfer excessive force onto a belted occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will replace the internal parts of the affected second-row seats, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5221I.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.